Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S8000
95 Imaging
34 Features
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93 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
- Released February 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Announced June 2010
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On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SD960 IS was introduced 16 months earlier than the S8000 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD960 IS grades against the S8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon S8000
| SD960 IS | S8000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon SD960 IS
| S8000 | SD960 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2010 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 16 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon S8000
| SD960 IS | S8000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS offers external dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon S8000 has sizing of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SD960 IS against the S8000.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and S8000 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and S8000.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S8000 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Nikon Coolpix S8000 |
| Also Known as | Digital IXUS 110 IS | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-02-18 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 145g (0.32 lbs) | 183g (0.40 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NB-4L | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | - | $300 |